Canadian Buffoon's Solo Disney Vacation - Update 07/08! pp99 - Here today gone tomorrow

[pkondz]

Yes, isn't that wonderful? Laughing.

I'll get back to them soon. But starting after midnight isn't that productive now is it?

I dunno about that.
Most of my updates are written after midnight.

Really, I'm quite shocked that they're even remotely coherent.

I've been lovely to you twice this week by the way. I'm going to heaven, you're obviously not. Laughing. Wink.

Oh, I've know for years which direction I'm heading.
But then that knowledge provides a certain amount of freedom, ya know?

I do want you to. I would love to hear a male perspective. I was shocked. It was a mistake for way more reasons than ***. But I've had just about enough of female shaming. But since you said long post, maybe don't reply.

I can't! I don't want to go until I've watched the last one... which will be...

Okay, note to self typing after midnight is not good for me.

It's meant to be unkown. [/COLOR][/B]

It is! It truly is!

Women. Marvelous critters.

Congratulations to the grads and to Elle. You must feel really old. Insert wink.

I'll pass along your congrats.
And you're too late.
I started feeling really old... ancient, in fact... when Elle started driving.

Double post nonsense.[/COLOR][/B]

Really? That's fascinating!

Unfortunately, not interesting enough. Yet! But I'm working on it.

Never too late.

Well, most things are, for me.

But for most, normal folks? Never too late.

My father stalked the crap out of my mother.

He passed just after their 58th wedding anniversary. I told his grandchildren he was a stalker (they loved it!). And his reply was ----- "I was not a stalker!" "What the hell are you talking about?".

Really Dad, what were you?

Are you ready for a male perspective ----

I wasn't a stalker, I just hid out in trees while she went on dates with another man.

A classic love story.

Stalking is totally underrated.

OMG! That's hysterical!

I imagine him with his hands up and fingers in the "peace" position saying that in Nixon's voice.

Oh man, so I'm not the only one.

(Sorry that I got great joy out of that )

Evil knows no bounds.

The contest/points are killing me. I'm uber competitive but haven't even been guessing I'm so behind. So yeah bonus points for slow reading. (Crap the competitive part of me doesn't even want them that way!).

So do you want them or not?!?!?

Hey Winnipegger! There are bikes roaming this town I'm in every single day. Roaming this town!!! It is KILLING me. Do you think I should stand with bristol board reading GIRL NEEDS RIDE!

You'd get picked up for sure.
Careful, though. You don't want to wind up with some creepo like me.

 

[pkondz]

Note: This is my first "multi-quote" post, you should be flattered that I've actually learned something from this TR! (I'm such a newbie!)

I am flattered! You're the first person to ever actually listen to me!!!

(And you did a good job, too.)

Well, we dive in local lakes and quarries. Not great visibility and it is 'frican cold but it's diving, and diving is 'frican cool no matter where you do it!

Ah, okay...

And yes. Yes it is.

Nope. Unfortunately they quit giving dual citizenship to children of US military members before he was born. He would have had to choose one or the other at age 18 anyway, so he probably wouldn't have chosen Germany since he left when he was 1 year old!

I suppose not.
I had a friend who had dual US/CDN citizenship. It was great for picking up stuff across the border.
He'd just say he was a citizen of whichever country we were going into.
Made the whole process a lot easier.

Ummm, that book was in your photo that you said "look closely". I did, and I saw it!

Good! Good for you!
Oh, by the way. Please don't drive a car until you stop seeing it. Okay?

While I love the fact that you did mono-sashay, perhaps a different name would make it sound less like a disease!

I already offered her the opportunity to join me so we could stereo-sashay.

 

[pkondz]

Finally caught up. I was very far behind. I'll catch up my PTR as to where I've been.

Okay, I'll be there when you do.

I cannot believe you got on IASW and that Rice Krispie looks amazing!

I'm pretty shocked that I went on it too!
If you'd told me that I would voluntarily ride it, I would've laughed in your face.

And that Rice Krispie brick was soooooo good.

Thanks for the lesson!

(I actually do like learning behind the scenes/real facts like that. Makes Disney even cooler to me!)

Glad to be of service!

It was either the Venice/St. Mark's columns or a history of foot fungus.
I chose the former.

But maybe I should've included both?

No?

1.) Dinner I think is La Cantina De San Angel cause you mentioned chip and dip as you were sashaying off to Epcot from MK.

2.) I don't think you stayed to watch Illiminations. In fact I'm going out in a limb to say you go back to MK to end your night to watch Wishes and use that PP fast pass that you mentioned "there would be time for later".

3.) Character... Thinking of the area your in... Either Donald or Duffy being awesome interacting with a child with disabilities.

4.) I think you waited 6 minutes.

Noted.

Did reading your parents lead to your current parenting skills?

Yes. Now I know whenever the little brats are lying to me.

The "How and Why Wonder Books" by any chance? I had a library of them when I was a kid.

No. Although I'm pretty sure I've seen those before.
But it's a similar idea.
I don't recall. Are the How and Why Wonder Books illustrated only?
My books had illustrations (obviously for the dinosaurs) but also had full colour photographs.

Yes, that sounds awfully warm to someone who's been swimming in the Muskoka lakes at Thanksgiving. Albeit you don't stay in very long at that time of year!

So, you're saying there's major shrinkage occurring.

And. It. Is. So. YOU!

It is??? I didn't think anyone would say that!

Bet the water was 82F when you got out just from the warm glow coming off of you and all those kids!

"That was really great!"
"Yes, we noticed, sir. You killed all the fish."

 

[orangecats2]

Yeah I still haven't figured out how to break down a chapter. I'm a visual person so reading how to do it just isn't going to work! That's why Ponzi has to come to visit me again.

I think you see Stitch playing with a child.

When's the next update?

 

[pkondz]

Yeah I still haven't figured out how to break down a chapter. I'm a visual person so reading how to do it just isn't going to work!

It's really easy, Carrie.
Try this

Take your mouse and highlight this text.



Got it? See how a little bubble opened up with "+Quote/Reply" in it?
Click on +Quote


Now take the mouse and highlight this text too.



Click on +Quote again.


Now go to the bottom of the screen.
Scroll if you have to.

See the box that says "Write your reply"?
Below it, on the left hand side, see the little button with "Insert quotes..." ?
Click it.
A new window will open up with two buttons: "Quote these messages" and "Cancel"
Click the first one.
Voila. You're ready to go.

Hope that helped.

That's why Ponzi has to come to visit me again.

I would.
I'd like to take Kay to Cedar Point and Christmas Story house too...
but she doesn't car travel well.

I think you see Stitch playing with a child.

Noted.

When's the next update?

Logged in now so I could start working on it.
It takes me about an hour just to allocate and tabulate points.
Then I'll start writing.
I have two midnight shifts coming up tomorrow night and the next.
Expect to see it sometime within the next two-three days.

 

[KathyM2]

And here I thought I sorta knew what I was doing here....my way was a lot more labour intensive which was why I didn't do a lot of quoting in my replies...you're in trouble now

 

[pkondz]

And here I thought I sorta knew what I was doing here....my way was a lot more labour intensive which was why I didn't do a lot of quoting in my replies...you're in trouble now

It would appear... that I've unleashed the beasts!!!

 

[MAGICFOR2]

Take your mouse and highlight this text

THANK YOU! I needed this tutorial too!

Now take the mouse and highlight this text too.

Always good to learn something new!

 

[pkondz]

THANK YOU! I needed this tutorial too!
Always good to learn something new!

You did it!


(What have I done?????)

 

[orangecats2]

Take your mouse and highlight this text.

Testing

Now take the mouse and highlight this text too.

Hope this works!

Edit: It works, it works!!!

You will have to fly with Kay down here. Kenny is going to CP on Thursday with his other family.

 

[BibbitybobityLu]

Look closer.

I found Wally!!

Pleased, are we?

 

[pkondz]

I found Wally!!

Did you know that on this side of the pond (USA & Canada) his name is Waldo?
When you wrote "Where's Wally", I thought you were kidding.
Little did I know.

 

[pkondz]

Testing

Hope this works!

Edit: It works, it works!!!

See? Toldya it wasn't that difficult! Congrats!

You will have to fly with Kay down here. Kenny is going to CP on Thursday with his other family.

Believe it or not, that's a possibility.
What's CP?

 

[BibbitybobityLu]

Did you know that on this side of the pond (USA & Canada) his name is Waldo?
When you wrote "Where's Wally", I thought you were kidding.
Little did I know.

I really don't know why that is!

I guess it could be confused with "Where's Willy" without the Wonka!

That could be the title of a much more "adult" series!

 

[orangecats2]

What's CP?

Cedar Point

 

[pkondz]

I guess it could be confused with "Where's Willy" without the Wonka!

That could be the title of a much more "adult" series!

But where would Willy hide?
Can you flesh out this idea a bit?

Cedar Point

D'oh!

 

[pkondz]

Goodnight and Farewell


I exited IASMW (It's a Small Mexican World) and wanted two things.
To sit down for a minute or two
and to eat something while sitting.


And I'm not really sure which one of those two things was the priority.


It's strange that while I immediately thought of going here,
indeed I remembered it from others TRs,
it wasn't even on my radar during any of my pre-planning.
Heck, it wasn't even on my radar that day!

But nevertheless, when my stomach mentioned that it was getting annoyed,
this was the place that I knew I wanted to go.


So I made a bee line straight over to Canada.
Then stopped because I came up to a fence.
I turned right and followed the fence around the lagoon.
I arrived at Canada and kept right on going until I reached the UK.


I sashayed up to the Yorkshire County Fish Shop and placed my order.


Just to the south of the Fish Shop is a little area with tables and chairs.
I found an empty table and settled in.

Ahhhhh.... Nice to sit and relax for a bit.
This touring without an agenda is exhausting!

One nice thing about Disney, is that you're never really alone.
When I sat down at my table, I was by myself.
But soon, others noticed that I was dining alone and asked to join me.

First to arrive was this fellow:

I don't wish to sound rude, but he really wasn't much of a conversationalist.
He just kept cocking his head back and forth and saying "Mine!"
To be honest, it got down right dull after a while.

"Mine!"

Yeah, yeah.... No.

Shortly after the first fellow arrived, this guy showed up.

He was pleasant enough, but a bit of a nervous pacer.
Back and forth, back and forth.
It was almost like he was looking for something and not finding it.

"Mine!"

Yes. I know. If you find it, it's yours.

Moments later, this chap joined our threesome and made it a quartet.

He seemed to be quite excited about something
and kept scurrying to and fro.
The first two didn't seem to mind his company,
so I politely made room for him.

"Mine!"

Yes, I get it. Really, I do.

I assume the second arrival called or texted his partner,
in any event, our quartet soon became a quintet.

All in all, it was an enjoyable dinner.
The fish was tasty while the fries were...
well, they were okay.
Nothing special, but palatable nevertheless.

I was enjoying my dinner and dinner companion's conversations...

"Mine!"

Well, most of their conversations... when a CM approached.
"Ah!" I thought. "Another guest arrives to sup with our happy band.
Move over you, let the man sit down."

The CM declined the invitation to sit down.
I suspect it's because when I motioned to a chair,
the gull called out "Mine!"
and he didn't want to take someone else's spot.


The CM was very apologetic,
but unfortunately they were getting ready to set up...
for what I don't recall.
A wedding perhaps?
Preferred Illuminations viewing?
Either way, he told me there was no rush, but once I was finished dinner,
would I and my companions mind getting the heck out?

I glanced at the time, 6:20pm.
"How long do I have?" I asked.
"Ten minutes?" He said.


I'm not sure why he phrased it as a question.
Perhaps I should have responded with:
"What is 'Things I really don't want to do'."


I told the CM I'd be done in less than ten minutes and he seemed relieved.
At 6:24pm I was on my way.
I wonder what they would have done
if I had been 15 or 20 minutes... or longer?
Bodily thrown me out?
Not exactly the Disney way.
Hmmm.... Maybe I should've stuck around and negotiated for something.
"You want me to leave now? How odd!
I was just thinking that if I had an immediate Test Track FP+,
I'd probably use it."

Stupid Canadian trait. I just left. And hurried too.
Truth was, I actually was just about ready to go.
The sun sets in Florida at 6:09pm this time of year.
And while I had zero intentions of going on any rides,
I did want to look around World Showcase at night.


When I reached the International Gateway,
I spotted a familiar figure.
Mary Poppins.

Looked like she was done for the night and heading off backstage.
I saw a family with a young boy not too far ahead of her,
proceeding at a much slower pace.
I just had a feeling, so I grabbed my camera and waited.

Sure enough, Mary Poppins quickly overtook the family.
The little boy was walking with his hand held in his father's hand.
Mary reached down and took the boy's other hand.
The boy didn't seem to be surprised by this at all.
Why would he be?
If anyone's going to take your hand, it's Mary Poppins, right?


I don't know if Mary spoke to the family at all
or if the entire exchange was wordless.
After a few seconds... probably less than a minute,
Mary had reached her location and, waving goodbye,
strolled jauntily through a door of a nearby building.

It was just the perfect little bit of Disney magic
that keeps you wanting to come back for more.
She didn't have to do that,
she could have simply waved as she walked by.
But she stopped, on her way out, to spread just a little bit more pixie dust.

And I love that.

It was perfect.
I suppose I shouldn't be surprised since she's practically perfect too.


As you can see by the above picture, it was starting to get dark.
And I started to take photos.
I didn't go into any of the pavilions,
I'd already slaked my thirst for them earlier.
(Still wondering where that "Slaking" quote is from?
It'll be coming up on your radar in just a bit.)

I did say that this chapter would be short on prose...
WOULD YOU PLEASE STOP THAT CHEERING!!!


As I was saying...

This chapter is short on prose.
I spent the next little while just sashaying
and whenever something caught my fancy
I'd wrestle it until it let go!

Kidding...
No, I'd stop and take a picture.
Some of them were fun to take.
I only had my little gorilla-pod with me.
It's a little flexible tripod that's less than a foot tall.
So putting it on the ground and waiting for gaps in the crowd was like a game.
Anyway, enough babbling.
Hope you enjoy the pics.

Morocco

France

Japan

Japan & USA

Japan.... again.
Did I mention it was my favourite?
No?

Huh.

Japan.
And yes. I can tell you're shocked.

I keep going back and forth with this next picture.
The flowing lines caught my eye, but I'm not sure
if I like the result or not.

Italy

This next one was the most frustrating of the bunch.
I hate the bushes in the foreground,
but my gorilla-pod was as high as I could put it.
(I think I perched it on a trash can.)
And I couldn't move in front of the bushes since I didn't have a wide angle lens.
Oh, well.
Maybe next time.

Norway & China

Germany

Swolphin & Morocco

Believe it or not, that's not saturation pushed.
Green tinged lights.

Germany

Mexico

USA

By now I was pretty happy with my day and ready to call it quits.
I contemplated heading over to Canada and UK since I hadn't
gotten any night shots of them yet.
But I just couldn't muster the energy or enthusiasm to do so.
Well, if I'm not into it, the shot's will be crap, so...

Time to head out.

Well, maybe just two more shots as I stumble on?

I knew I wanted a night shot of Mission Space.
I waited a while for a clear shot,
but I actually like this one with people in it better.

And one last one before exiting.

And that was it.
My Disney vacation, for all intents and purposes was...



over.




I still had to get back to the hotel, pack and fly home the next day.
But... the end was nigh.


<sigh>


Not without a lot of remorse, I passed by the tapstiles for the very last time.


I glanced at the bus stop assignments and headed off to my number.
There was no one else there.
Why would there be? Anyone with any common sense
would be getting ready to watch Illuminations, right?

My exhaustion trumped my common sense.
As I stopped at the bus stop,
swaying dangerously back and forth,
I glanced at the time.
8:15pm.

Another man approached the bus stop.
Oh, good. So I won't be standing here by myself.


I'm usually pretty happy when I'm alone,
heck sometimes I crave being alone.
But tonight, feeling a little down,
I didn't mind having some company.

The newcomer walked up to me,
and in a broken accent,
asked me if this was the bus to ASMu.
At least I think he asked me.
He had a strong accent... Japanese, maybe?
He might have been just confirming it.


Two minutes after I got to the stop, 8:17pm, the bus arrived.
The man had somehow managed to step in front of me
while we waited.
I didn't mind and it didn't matter since there was only two of us.

The bus pulled up, opened its doors and the man turned to me and said.
"Wait."
Uh... sure buddy. Get on the bus. I'm tired.
He started to step onto the bus and I began to follow.
He stopped. Turned around and again said.
"Wait."
Umm... okay? Maybe he wants to ask the driver if
this bus is absolutely going to ASMu?
He walked up to the driver and said a few words.
The driver got out of his seat and exited the bus.
And then he walked away.


Um...

Okay?


The new "passenger" took off his jacket,
revealing a Disney bus driver uniform underneath
and promptly sat down in the driver's seat.
He then motioned me on board.

I won't lie when I tell you that I seriously considered
waiting for the next bus.
But just before I could make up my mind,
a family of four came running up.
"Is this the bus to ASMu?"
I told them yes.
Then got on the bus.

Well, I figured if he was going to kidnap me,
at least I would have company.


I still had a few surprises in store for me before the evening was done.
Some good, some not so good.
But first... since you're all dying to know...


The Contest

No one got the "Slaking? Wow!" bonus points.
Really not surprised, it's fairly vague in that reference.
If Nebo was still around, I know he'd've gotten it right away.
The reference to slaking happens three times
in the show/episode I'm thinking of.

Here's the transcript.

First the one I quoted:
""They have known shame, who loved unloved.
Even then when two mouths thirsty for each other find slaking."
Slaking? Wow!"

Then it's mentioned a second time.
Some of you might get it with this one:
"Read me a poem."
"Well, I don't know if I should in mixed company.
I mean, they got stuff in here about, um you know,
slaking and stuff like that."

And if that hasn't done it. This one almost certainly will.
"Radar, what happened to you?"
"I don't know. I think I've been slaked."


If you're still in the dark,
those are quotes from an episode (Springtime) of the TV show MASH.


Bonus questions were:
1. Where did I go for dinner? Yorkshire County Fish Shop
2. Do I watch Illuminations? Nope
3. Which Character do I see? Mary Poppins
4. Bus wait time? 2 minutes

6 points awarded for correct dinner location
2 points awarded for Illuminations
8 points awarded for character
8 points if you nail the bus time.
4 points if you're within 5 minutes
2 points if you're within 10 minutes

KathyM2 - La Cantina - No - Aladdin - 2 minutes - 10 points
KatMark - Yorkshire County Fish Shop - No - Snow White - 45 minutes - 8 points
Steppesister - La Cantina - Yes - Donald - 15 minutes - 0 points
cinderkelly - Katsura Grill - No - Donald - 10 minutes - 4 points
BibbitybobityLu - Tangerine Cafe - No - Donald - 8 minutes - 4 points
afwdwfan - Cantina de San Angel - No - Duffy - 12 minutes - 4 points
DonnaBeeGood - Katsura Grill - Yes - Dale - 11 minutes - 2 points
GoofyIsAsGoofyDoes - Katsura Grill - Yes - Duffy - 15 minutes - 0 points
Sandy Mouse - Sommerfest - Yes - Snow White - 25 minutes - 0 points
jandlinz - Katsura Grill - No - Jasmine - 7 minutes - 6 points
TheLittleKatie - La Cantina - No - Donald - 12 minutes - 4 points
MAGICFOR2 - Tangerine cafe - No - Genie - 5 minutes - 6 points
Gracefulskinny - Yorkshire County Fish Shop - Yes - Mary Poppins - 30 minutes - 14 points
orangecats2 - Katsura Grill - No - Stitch - 0 minutes - 6 points
Ladyfish77 - Electric Umbrella - No - Duffy - 0 minutes - 6 points
RGirl - France - No - Donald - 12 minutes - 4 points
lilpixiebabe101 - La Cantina - No - Donald/Duffy - 6 minutes - 6 points


Bonus points!

The following folks are awarded 2 points each for paying attention in school:
KathyM2, KatMark, Steppesister, BibbitybobityLu, afwdwfan, DonnaBeeGood,
GoofyIsAsGoofyDoes, Sandy Mouse, jandlinz, TheLittleKatie, Gracefulskinny,
orangecats2, Ladyfish77, RGirl, lilpixiebabe101

Self_resqing_princz awarded 2 points for guessing Epcot just under the wire from the previous post.

BibbitybobityLu - 2 points for spotting things "unkown".

Self_resqing_princz - 2 points for Youtube, 5 points for her behind... or something like that.
KathyM2 - 2 points for being just soooo seductive, 1 point for saying no to coconut, 1 point in the backpack.
KatMark - 1 point for the wide angled advice.
Steppesister - 2 points for making sure, 2 points for never say never, 1 point for sucking on sake.
BibbitybobityLu - 2 points because they're hard, 2 points for not releasing the panda.
afwdwfan - 1 point for sticking to the agenda, 1 point for reconnecting, 1 point for the wide angled advice, 2 points for creepy texting.
DonnaBeeGood - 1 point for keeping the vibe, 1 point for being a fashion super hero.
GoofyIsAsGoofyDoes - 2 points for quoting MASH, shoulda done that for something else. 1 point for missing monorails, 1 point for playing dirty, 2 points for Upper Class.
Sandy Mouse - 2 points for calling my dad handsome, 1 point for being precious.
lisaviolet - 2 points for being beyond gorgeous, 2 points for being heavenly, 4 points for stalking, 4 points for being a slow learner.
SnowWhiteOz - 1 point because I get her excited.
Sandy Mouse - 1 point for cheap drunkenness.
jandlinz - 1 point for touching.
TheLittleKatie - 1 point because I make her happy, 1 point for good recall, 2 points for salivation.
bankr63 - 4 points for patheticism, 2 points for the warm glow.
MAGICFOR2 - 2 points for the well wishes.
Gracefulskinny - 1 point for approvals, 2 points for education.
Heluvsme - 1 point for saying no to coconut.
Ladyfish77 - 2 points for questions answered, 6 points for the pity party, 4 points for commonality, 2 points for flattery.
RGirl - 2 points for mono-sashaying... even if it does sound like VD, 2 points because she's gorgeous.
lilpixiebabe101 - 1 point for being cool.
orangecats2 - 2 points for visitation rights.



Contest points so far

afwdwfan 71 points
orangecats2 71 points
BibbitybobityLu 57 points
Rgirl 56 points
Tracy161 54 points
Sandy Mouse 54 points
GoofyIsAsGoofyDoes 52 points
KatMark 42 points
DonnaBeeGood 38 points
MAGICFOR2 38 points
Gracefulskinny 37 points
@Steppesister 36 points
Captain_Oblivious 34 points
TheLittleKatie 33 points
jandlinz 30 points
cinderkelly 29 points
courtneybelle 29 points
Ladyfish77 28 points
Susan R 27 points
KathyM2 25 points
Scoobymoons 25 points
shan23877 25 points
bankr63 22 points
ursalita 21 points
lisaviolet 19 points
Mac Brew 19 points
lilpixiebabe101 18 points
Laura74 17 points
Glittercat 16 points
dawnbu40 15 points
Self_resqing_princz 12 points
ddstratton 10 points
dgthree 10 points
ForeverDance 9 points
RockinDisney 9 points
Heluvsme 9 points
Thumper_Man 8 points
LookinUp 6 points
mmeb144 6 points
queenbetsey 6 points
Backstage_Gal 5 points
cheekypoppins 4 points
Irene_dsc 4 points
TheDisneyNurse 3 points
Thumper_Man's Wife 3 points
Ravens girl 2 points
RMColosimo 2 points
goofymimi 1 point
quandrea 1 point
SnowWhiteOz 1 point
TGM 1 point


(And the usual disclaimer, if you notice an error, tell me!)



As I sat in a stupor on the bus,
hoping that I wasn't being taken to a warehouse
on the outskirts of the Everglades,
manned by burly men wearing masks and sporting rifles;
I suddenly realised that I had forgotten to have my Margarita.
And the reason I remembered that I had forgotten the Margarita,
was because I just remembered that I forgot to get a Grey Goose slush!

Brother. My alcohol intake was supposed to be higher than....
one small sake.
Not exactly drinking around the World!


As I sat, sadly shaking my head at my failures,
I slowly began to acknowledge my surroundings.
Now, don't get me wrong, but...
Don't the busses usually play upbeat Disney songs
and/or elevator music?
Usually interspersed with safety and other messages?

Well, this bus was playing Queen.
"We Will Rock You" to be precise.
Odd, I thought... But.... yes!


A few minutes later, we were pulling into...
All Star Sports.
The bus driver turned the interior lights on and announced,
"All Star Music!"
I looked at the other passengers.
They looked at me.
One of them said,
"Uh, this is Sports."
I think the oversize letters spelling out
ALL STAR SPORTS might have given it away.
I could be wrong.

After a few seconds of no one moving,
the driver pulled away from the curb.
"This is it." I thought. "We're off to the Everglades now."


Thankfully, in just a minute or two, we were pulling up to ASMu.
The driver did not announce the resort.
Either because he was embarrassed,
or he really didn't know for sure which resort it was.

We all exited, just to be safe.


I was tired, but I wanted to check on one last thing
before I headed off to my room.
I popped into the gift shop.

And there was Caitlin.
I was a little hesitant about talking to her,
I didn't want to disturb her if she was busy.
But she didn't seem to be and as soon as she saw me,
she came over and gave me a hug.

I have to tell you, that meant the world to me.
I guess deep down, like a lot of people, I'm a little insecure.
But her giving me that hug was all I needed to let me know
that she was happy to see me.
We chatted for about 10 minutes and then I left.
I didn't want to take any more time away from her duties,
I felt guilty about appropriating the time I took already!

But one more mini-DISmeet, no matter how brief,
was a nice way to end my trip.


I stumbled and bumbled my way back to my room.
I took a few moments to jot down some notes.
I grabbed my carry-on and started to stuff it.
And at some point...
I caught my magic band on something.
I don't even remember what...

And Jack Skellington popped out of his socket and disappeared.
I wasn't worried.
I mean it's one room.
I'll easily be able to find him.

Let me tell you...
I turned that room upside down.
I climbed on chairs.
I lay prone on the carpet.

Nope.
Gone.

I was down to the original HM ghost that Dale had given me.

Disappointed, I set my alarm and went to bed.

11pm.

Tomorrow I go home.



Bonus questions.
I could ask you several time related questions...
like what time does the bus come, or what time do I check out...
So I'll pick... what time does the alarm go off?

I have to clear customs upon arrival in Canada.
How long does that take?

And that's all I got.
I can't think of any other bonus questions
that you could plausibly guess.


Oh, and the "never before seen" Disney photo du jour of course.

Coming up next:
The voyage home and I get annoyed.

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[BibbitybobityLu]

But where would Willy hide?
Can you flesh out this idea a bit?

Well he could hid in tunnels and caves...or maybe in the new Qatar football stadium...

I sashayed up to the Yorkshire County Fish Shop and placed my order.

Darn it!!!

I told the CM I'd be done in less than ten minutes and he seemed relieved.

Well of course he was!

I wonder what they would have done
if I had been 15 or 20 minutes... or longer?

Called the cops. Or at least the panda...

I spotted a familiar figure.
Mary Poppins.

Darn it!!

It was just the perfect little bit of Disney magic
that keeps you wanting to come back for more.
She didn't have to do that,
she could have simply waved as she walked by.
But she stopped, on her way out, to spread just a little bit more pixie dust.

So sweet!

(Would have been better if it had been Donald *grumble grumble*)

I did say that this chapter would be short on prose...
WOULD YOU PLEASE STOP THAT CHEERING!!!

I hate the bushes in the foreground,

It's far too 70's....

Well, if I'm not into it, the shot's will be crap, so...

Again men and their aim

Not without a lot of remorse, I passed by the tapstiles for the very last time.

BibbitybobityLu - Tangerine Cafe - No - Donald - 8 minutes - 4 points

At least I got one thing right!

BibbitybobityLu - 2 points for spotting things "unkown".

BibbitybobityLu - 2 points because they're hard, 2 points for not releasing the panda.

There is still time...

BibbitybobityLu 57 points

Woohoo! Third!!

I didn't want to disturb her if she was busy.
But she didn't seem to be and as soon as she saw me,
she came over and gave me a hug.

Bonus questions.
I could ask you several time related questions...
like what time does the bus come, or what time do I check out...
So I'll pick... what time does the alarm go off?

Oh god....okay I'll say 5:15am because I have no flipping clue!

I have to clear customs upon arrival in Canada.
How long does that take?

Well I'm guessing it takes less time then it takes to clear US customs so...five minutes...

Oh, and the "never before seen" Disney photo du jour of course.

Is this something to do with Fire? Like the bit on the wall outside where the fire hose is???

 

[KathyM2]

But soon, others noticed that I was dining alone and asked to join me.

I hope they asked nicely

Stupid Canadian trait. I just left. And hurried too.

Yeah I have that stupid trait too...sigh...

The new "passenger" took off his jacket,
revealing a Disney bus driver uniform underneath

That's just weird...maybe he was doing it to be...magical or something?

he really didn't know for sure which resort it was.

Not good....I'm not sure what to make of that...just...odd...

what time does the alarm go off?

Gonna go with...5am?

I have to clear customs upon arrival in Canada.
How long does that take?

That depends...do you have Nexus? Gonna go with...20 mins?

 

[cinderkelly]

Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful pictures of Epcot at night!
That last time we pass thru the tapstiles is so sad I was feelin' it...
The good thing about not getting to do things on the bucket list is it gives you something to look forward to next time!

I'm guessing your alarm went off at 5:45 am
Customs.. Have no idea so I'm going to throw 15 min out there

The pic? Yowzers perhaps the defibrillator thing hanging on the outside wall??